In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

Building a PC right now is risky in strange ways. From RAM scams to fake GPUs and used part pitfalls, Amazon isn’t the safe bet it looks like.

Key components like CPU, GPU, and RAM are mostly safe to buy used, and they can lead to significant savings. Do some research to figure out what parts you should buy and how much they should cost ...

A computer parts distributor buys parts from wholesalers and manufacturers and sells directly to end-user customers or to retailers. The computer parts and accessories distribution business is a very ...